Weapons and narcotics seized after raid in Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara jail where :

Police conduct simultaneous search operations at residencies of habitual offenders and rowdy sheeters across Bengaluru:

Early Saturday morning, the Bengaluru City Police, including the Central Crime Branch (CCB) conducted simultaneous raids and search operations in various parts of the city including at Central Jail, Parappana Agrahara and seized dozens of sim cards, ganja, ganja smoking pipes, knives from the possession of inmates. 

 “The raids were carried out after receiving  credible information that several gangsters and rowdies were carrying out activities from inside the prison,” said a source. Several teams along with doq squads carried out the search and made the seizures.

The police were also probing the possible involvement of prison officials who failed to check the narcotics. Another cause for concern is the number of mobile phones seized dispute jammers in place. “We are analysing the mobile phones and SIM cards to ascertain illegal activities,” said Sandeep Patil, Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime).

At the same time, the city police also carried out massive search operations and raided residences of rowdies and habitual offenders. “We have recovered a huge number of lethal weapons and rounded up several habitual offenders. Enquiries are being conducted,” said a senior police officer.  courtesy..toi